Haans is a genial host who takes pride in providing a natural and healthy atmosphere in his villa. He has a very pretty chef ,Ketery, who cooked us amazing healthy meals. The houseboy, Hesborn , keeps the place tidy and does the washing and ironing to a dedicated level. The beach is close about 300 meters .I will write a further fuller rewiew when I get home. Manu Patel.

My family and I stayed here for a week and we absolutely loved it.The house is very beautiful, the pictures really don't do this place justice. All together there are three rooms; two rooms down stairs and one great room upstairs. There are 4 beds, 2 twins and 2 queens.There is only one bathroom but it's got dual sinks and it's a pretty good size. There is also a fully equipped kitchen which we loved.There is a resident turtle who's usually roaming the yard, I named him Leon the lone turtle. Along with Leon you can expect to see the owners two little dogs who showed up for every meal and made for great company. There is no tv or radio in the house,but that didn't really bother us. The house is just a few minutes walk away from the beach. Many of the restaurants and bars are just a short drive away we personally didn't have to drive far to get to anything. The owners Hans and Njeri are a very kind and down to earth couple. My family and I truly enjoyed their company. If you are considering coming to Mombasa I strongly recommend the Lions Den; I know I will definitely be staying here again.

We stayed at Villa Benita a week with our two children, the house is very nice and comfortable with everything you need. Hans the owner a true gentleman, he was always very helpful and courteous. He often accompanied to the grocery store, one time evening, invited us to drink an aperitif on the terrace for sunset. Do not book the Safari before; Margit a friend of Hans made us spend two unforgettable days, she does internal roads with the legendary Land Cruiser, where you can see the real Africa! On the way back from Safari Hans and Theresa made a surprise at the guys, a swimming pool in the garden ... The child was crazy!! Alan the cook always very clean and prepared delighted us with his dishes. The beach is very nice and it's possible to play kitesurf ... about 300 meters from villa there is the kiteobsession school, Goodlucky is the owner, where I left my equipment. If you want to stay out of the tourist circuit but with all the amenities .... do not hesitate.

With the owner and his wife living next door to this lovely property, we felt the best of care and attention during our 3 month stay as well as the enjoyment of their company during our long stay. With the most kind and helpful houseman attending to our needs 6 days a week, we never wanted for anything. The house is situated on an exquisite piece of property in a fully secured and guarded neighborhood. There was never a time we felt unsafe. In addition, a 7 night a week guard added to our comfort leaving us to sleep comfortably on the mosquito netted bed with excellent pillows and sheets. Although very warm this time of year we were always able to sleep at night. Our days were spent outside on the veranda, when we weren't out and about, watching and listening to the wildlife surrounding us; monkeys, birds and bush babies at night. The kitchen and bath are well equipped and if we needed any kitchen utensils or gadgets, the owners we quick to supply our requests. This property is definitely intended for nature lovers and those seeking amazing scenery in the area and with the Indian Ocean nearby. There are dozens of restaurants and resorts with restaurants within a short distance where we dined 2 to 3 nights per week. The prices for dinner were ridiculously low, the food fresh and the service impeccable. There's a full sized grocery store at about 12 minutes away stocking almost anything you'd want. The prices were reasonable. Within a 2 minute walk is a produce stand where fresh produce arrives at 12:30 each day. No chemicals or pesticides are used in the growing process which appealed to us. Three months is a long time in one location. As world travelers, we often stay for these long periods to experience the people, the culture, the wildlife and the vegetation. We loved everything about this area. Of course, we went on safari for a dream of a lifetime experience taking over 600 photos we'll cherish forever. These fabulous hosts, household helpers and property will provide you with a dream holiday befitting the pickiest of travelers. Keep in mind if you are one that prefers air conditions and the utmost in conveniences, this experience may not be fitting. For us, it was ideal.

Staying at the Lions Home from 8th – 16th October 2012 was one of the most fantastic holidays we’ve ever had. We were 4 adults and 2 children and the space in the villa was more than enough for us. The compound is secure and our kids could run around with little or no supervision (if they weren’t feeding and playing with Han’s goats in the compound just behind ours). The Villa is super and the rooms are cleaned and beds made everyday, thanks to Hesbon. This is also a very tranquil location, the beach is clean and full of events and is without the beach-boy troubles common in other places. Hans and Teresia, we would like to really thank you so much for everything. With your assistance, we spent a really good time at the Lions Home; we can’t forget the grill, the Miss South coast stuff, Leleshwa, name it! For sure we will come back again. We recommend this place to: - Families with young & older children and to anyone who needs real peace & fun at own measures. Cailyn, Megan, Ruth, Mary, Lydia & Willie from Hägendorf, Switzerland.